World Sep 24 WATCH: Brazil’s Lula calls for greater climate action, cites Amazon wildfires By Mauricio Savarese, Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press
World Oct 26 Watch 10:23 Future of Amazon rainforest at stake in Brazil’s presidential election On Sunday, millions of people across Brazil will vote in the final round of its presidential election. They'll choose between right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. To many, the future of the Amazon rainforest… By Jane Ferguson, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Dan Sagalyn, Charles Lyons
World Aug 27 Watch 2:40 As Brazilians struggle to breathe through Amazon’s smoke, Bolsonaro rejects foreign aid The Amazon's raging fires are leaving some Brazilian children unable to breathe. Heavy levels of smoke in the air are harmful to anyone but especially dangerous for babies and those with underlying respiratory issues like asthma. Despite the health risks,… By Emma Murphy, Independent Television News
World Aug 27 Watch 10:14 What Bolsonaro’s presidency means for Brazil and the Amazon In the Amazon rainforest, historic levels of deforestation and fire have prompted global outcry. But what’s driving the devastation? Amna Nawaz and producer Mike Fritz traveled to Brazil to better understand both the physical and political dynamics at play. The… By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz
World Aug 26 Watch 8:12 Trump praises ‘unity’ at G-7, but diverges from other leaders on policy President Trump is headed back to the U.S. Monday night after a G-7 summit marked by confusion and contradictions. Although Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed affection throughout the weekend, they diverged on major policy questions, including the Iran…
May 26 Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes Amazon jungle in Peru By Franklin Briceno, Associated Press A powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck a remote part of the Amazon jungle in Peru early Sunday, collapsing buildings and knocking out power to some areas but causing only one reported death. Continue reading